Dr. Josh • 07-05-24 • Addressing proper pet etiquette
Hello, Dallas Voice friends! Welcome back to my monthly Woof column, July edition. This month, I want to address a topic that, while not directly medical, is still crucial for our pets and our interactions with the people around us: “Pet Etiquette.” There are situations involving our pets in public that may need solutions that rely on common sense, but this can sometimes be tricky.
My goal is to provide some feedback that will hopefully help us navigate through these everyday scenarios. Let’s start right away!
When walking our dogs, we should be mindful of our surroundings and other pets. If you know your kiddo is not a big fan of other dogs, it’s courteous to cross the street or move away when seeing another person with their dog walking towards you to avoid potential conflicts.
Not all dogs are friendly with other dogs, and some might not tolerate dogs bigger or smaller than them. It’s also essential not to pet unfamiliar dogs without the owner’s permission.
